Q.1) Consider the followings statements: Large hydro projects greater than 25MW are not designated as renewable energy projects. India’s total renewable energy capacity is 34.4% of the overall energy mix. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Inspired… Continue reading 18th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following body is responsible for coordinating India’s international interface with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)? a) NITI Aayog b) PMO c) Financial Stability and Development Council d) Ministry of External Affairs Inspired by: Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)   Q.2) The natural host… Continue reading 16th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) document recently seen in news was released by: a) NITI Aayog b) Energy Efficiency Services Limited c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency d) None of these Inspired by: [pib] UNNATEE (UNlocking NATional Energy Efficiency Potential) [pib] UNNATEE (UNlocking NATional Energy Efficiency Potential)   Q.2) Consider the… Continue reading 15th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1)  Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Exercise: Country Ex Al Nagah: Oman Ex Sampriti: Bangladesh Ex Cutlass Express: USA Ex Mainamati Maitree: Sri Lanka Select the correct option: a) 1 and 2 b) 1, 2 and 3 c) 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Inspired by:… Continue reading 14th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Project Varshadhare sometimes seen in news is related to: a) Crop Loan b) Weather Prediction c) Flood Alerts d) Cloud Seeding Inspired by: Project Varshadhare Project Varshadhare   Q.2) With reference to the Salt Satyagraha in India, which of the given pairs is/are incorrectly matched? Madras: K Kelapam Malabar: C Rajagopalachari Dharasana:… Continue reading 13th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during general elections in India, which of the given statements is/are correct? The MCC has no statutory backing. The MCC comes into force from the date the election schedule is announced until the date that results are out. Select the correct alternative: a)… Continue reading 12th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Which of the following is/are correct about the White Label ATM? These are ATMs set up, owned and operated by non-bank entities. They are used for Demat purposes. They are regulated by National Payments Council of India. Select the correct answer: a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3… Continue reading 11th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The India State of Forest Report counts both plantations and private lands for estimating the portion of India’s geographical area covered by forest. The report is published annually by the Survey of India. Select the correct statements: a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither… Continue reading 9th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

 Q.1) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is a constituent board under the: a) Bureau of Indian Standards b) Quality Council of India c) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority d) None of the above Inspired by: [pib] NABL launches Quality Assurance Scheme for Basic Composite Medical Laboratories [pib] NABL launches Quality Assurance Scheme… Continue reading 8th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the World Air Quality Report 2018: The report is published with assistance of Greenpeace. A/c to the report, most polluted cities of the world as well as Asia is in India. New Delhi is again the most polluted city of the world. Which of the given statements… Continue reading 7th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the PM Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, which of the given statements is/are correct? The unorganised workers whose monthly income is Rs 15,000/ per month or less and belong to the entry age group of 18-40 years stand eligible for the scheme. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation will be the Pension Fund… Continue reading 6th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019 recently seen in news was held between India and: a) Sri Lanka b) Bangladesh c) Oman d) Iran Inspired by: Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019 Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019   Q.2) CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected species to certain controls. With reference to the CITES appendices,… Continue reading 5th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) recently seen in news is a mission by: a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration b) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency c) European Space Agency d) SpaceX Inspired by: Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) Q.2) The Kanyashree Prakalpa recently often seen in news is related to: a) Menstrual… Continue reading 4th March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The ARTEMIS Mission of NASA recently seen in news is particularly related to the study of: a) Saturn b) Moon c) Asteroid Bennu d) Mars Inspired by: How the Moon got ‘sunburns’: A result of sheer magnetism How the Moon got ‘sunburns’: A result of sheer magnetism   Q.2) The Moon has visible ‘sunburns’,… Continue reading 2nd March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The one-horned rhinoceros is rhino specie native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It mainly breeds in the Terai grasslands of Northern India. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) 1, 2 and 3 b) Only 1 c) 1 and… Continue reading 1st March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Yuva Sahakar Scheme sometimes seen in news is related to: a) Employment generation b) SHGs c) Skill development d) Cooperative sector Inspired by: [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme   Q.2) The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory body functioning under the: a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment… Continue reading 28th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Exercise Sampriti-2019 recently seen in news is a bilateral military exercise of India with: a) Nepal b) Bangladesh c) Sri Lanka d) Mauritius Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Sampriti – 2019 [pib] Exercise Sampriti – 2019 Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM): It aims to replace… Continue reading 27th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: In marketplace model multiple vendors come together under an IT based platform. In inventory model, inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2… Continue reading 26th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Why is the tree Terminalia Arjuna sometimes finds mention in the news? a) It is invasive specie b) It is used as cosmetic c) Smuggled for timber d) It has medicinal uses Inspired by: Arjuna Tree Arjuna Tree Q.2) Consider the following statements: The RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative aims for collection and… Continue reading 25th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  Q.1) With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006, which of the given statements is/are correct? Eligibility to get rights under the Act is confined to those who “primarily reside in forests” and who depend on forests and forest land for a livelihood. The claimant must be a member of the Scheduled Tribes… Continue reading 23rd February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions